MEMBERSHIP IDENTIFICATION

In order to fully process your application we are required by law to confirm your identity. If you apply online we will attempt to do this electronically however if this is not possible you will be asked to provide identification.

If you wish to apply in branch you will be required to provide two forms of original identification, one from each of the following types to confirm both address and identity.

Type One (confirming name)

Current signed passport

Full Driving Licence, UK or overseas (must show your address, signature and photograph)

Current National Identity Card

Original notification letter within the last 12 months from Benefits agency/DWP

Letter from a person in a position of authority – this could be: Hostel Manager, Social Worker, Armed Service Officer, Minister of Religion, General Practitioner

Type Two (confirming address) MUST be dated within the last three months

UK Council Tax

UK Benefit Letter (if benefit letter is provided for Type One [above] identification then a letter from the same source [e.g. DWP/Council/HMRC] will not be accepted as Type Two identification

UK Utility bill

Bank, building society or other credit union statement from a UK institution (showing your name, current address and transactional activity on the account) – online statements will not be accepted